King Collision Center Names Iraq War Veteran Manager for Newest Location
King Collision Center, a multi-site operator serving the region south of Boston, recently named Kevin Ouellette manager of its Raynham, Mass., location. Ouellette will oversee operations at King’s third and newest location. Ouellette holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Maine. After earning his degree in 2005, he attended U.S. Army flight
CCAR Recognizing Shops for Excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety Practices
The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR), as an extension of its CCAR-GreenLink Environmental Compliance Assistance Center and S/P2 (Safety and Pollution Prevention) E-learning Program, has announced the introduction of its new “GreenLink Shop” recognition program for auto repair facilities. The GreenLink Shop status is designed to promote consumer confidence in local automotive repair facilities’
EPA Compliance Deadline Approaching Quickly for Body Shops
By Jan. 11, all body shops must file an Initial Notification with the EPA and/or their state identifying their compliance status with the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Subpart HHHHHH (NESHAP or the 6H Rule), which became effective in January 2008. The notification should either certify that the shop is currently in compliance
Addison Auto Receives Denver Pollution Prevention Partners Certification
Addison Auto Repair & Body Shop is one of only three auto shops recently to receive the Denver P2 Partners certification from the Denver Department of Environmental Health. Denver P2 Partners is a voluntary and non-regulatory program that provides free educational outreach and technical assistance. The primary goals of the program are to increase participation
Caliber Collision Centers Opens Shop No. 4 in Houston
Caliber Collision Centers announced the addition of yet another shop in the Houston area with the opening of a newly renovated, 23,900-square-foot, state-of-the-art collision repair center in Katy, Texas. "The opening of the Katy location is the next step in Caliber’s Houston growth strategy," said Steve Grimshaw, CEO of Caliber Collision Centers. "We’re committed to
Atlas Copco to Acquire Quincy Compressor
Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Quincy Compressor from EnPro Industries, Inc. for approximately $190 million. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals. Quincy Compressor had revenues in 2008 of $174 million, with an operating profit margin of about 15 percent, and has about 400 employees. It designs and manufactures reciprocating compressors, rotary screw compressors
Ohio Technical College Recognized as One of Northeast Ohio’s Fastest-Growing Companies
For the second year in a row, Ohio Technical College – a provider of specialized technical training in a wide variety of transportation fields, including collision repair – has been awarded the Weatherhead 100 Award by Case Weatherhead School of Management and The Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE). The 2009 Weatherhead 100 Award recognizes the
Employee Retention is Key to Continued Success
Companies that build and maintain a superior workforce will have a long-term competitive advantage in their marketplaces. Here are some strategies for doing just that.
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